Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 10,758, Lawrence M Goes, New York

SERVICE
New York.
Goes, Lawrence M.
NUMBER
S. 10758
carded.
CONTENTS
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23/5 New York
Lawrence M. Coes
of Hudson in the State of New York who was a Private in the Comp'y commanded by Captain Burgees of the Reg't. commanded by Col. Whitbeck in the New York line for 15 months
Inscribed on the Roll of New York at the rate of 49 Dollars 95 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of Nov. 1832 — and sent to J. M c Gagg Hudson
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1832 $ 74.93 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 th Mar. 33 24.98 $99.91
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by
Geo. B. Hiles
Clerk
Book A
Vol. 5
Page 92

Application of Lawrence M. Goss for a pension
8368.
J. M. Clegg agent
admitted

State of New York } Columbia County } ss
On this seventh day of September, 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Superior Court of the City of Hudson now sitting Lawrence M. Goss, a resident of the town of Stuyvesant, in the County of Columbia and State of New York, aged Sixty eight years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated, to wit:
He was born in the town of Kinderhook, now Stuyvesant, in the County of Columbia and State of New York on the 10 th day of October 1753, but has no record of his age, the family record of his father's family having been destroyed. He resided in the aforesaid town of Kinderhook, at the time he was called into service, which was in the first place, in the month of January 1775, under General Schuyler, which was for the purpose of marching against the Indians and Scotch troops at Johnstown, Montgomery County, under the command of Sir John Johnston. John D. Van Alstyne commanded the company where he was in. Was about on duty in this expedition about two weeks.
He was again called into service under Col. Whitbeck, in the company of Capt Lambert Burget, Lieutenant Isaac P. Van Valkenburgh, Second Lieutenant John D. Van Alstyne, Ensign Andries A. Whitbeck, in or about the month of May 1775, volunteered in the militia as a soldier, served about one month, when he was verbally discharged. Immediately was called out again under Col. Abraham D. Van Alstyne, in the company commanded by Capt Isaac Van Valkenburgh, under which officers he performed the principal part of his service during the Revolutionary War. Was marched to

Albany, Greenbush, and about one month Schenectady. Was called out on short tours at various times one, two, three and four weeks at a time, during this year; in the whole making about four months.
In the month of March 1777, he was pressed with his waggon and team to assist in carrying the Regiment of Jersey Blues to Albany, and was absent about two weeks, owing to bad state of the Roads.
He was called to go to Piskill, on Confidential business sometime in the month of June 1777, and was absent on this business about one month. Immediately on his return, was again called to go on Confidential business to Doofus and Burdley, and was absent on said business about another month.
Again, immediately on his return called out under Major Col Isaac Gocs; Abraham Van Buren, Deputy Commissary, and was marched marched to Springfield, remained there about one month when he was verbally discharged, and returned home.
In the month of October 1777, was called into service, and the Regiment to which he belonged was marched to Saratoga: He went but part of the distance, on this expedition, when he was ordered back by the commanding officer, in company with several others, does not now recollect the exact number, to protect the property of the inhabitants, and prevent it from falling into the hand of the Tories and robbers. Was in service on this tour about three months, Was under the command of Capt Van Valkenburg, in the regiment of Col Van Alstyne during this service.
In the early part of the month of October, 1781, he was, called again into service under the same officers as before named, to go to Albany; from Albany he was marched to Wyskanau, from thence to Schenectady, from thence up the Mohawk River to Fort Plain. Was in an engagement at Fort Plain, in which the enemy was routed, with the loss of several prisoners. He was placed as guard over the prisoners. William Vosburgh and Jeremiah Vosburgh

whose affidavits accompany this declaration was with the applicant during this tour, which lasted about three months. William Vosburgh commanded the company in which he served during the engagement with the enemy.
Immediately after his return, he was called out and marched to Greenbush; thence up the River to Bemis' Heights. Was absent on this expedition about six weeks.
He has no documentary evidence to show any of his services, nor does he know of any person living whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his services. Except William Vosburgh and Scholaiakin Vosburgh whose testimony is hereto annexed.
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Laurence M Goss Hiram Wilbur, Clerk
Questions Propounded by the Court
1. Where and in what year was you born?
I was born in the town of Kinderhook, now Stuyvesant, in the County of Columbia, and State of New York, on the 10 th day of October 1753.
2. Have you any record of your age, if so where is it?
I have not. The only record of my age was in my father's family record, which has been destroyed.
3 Where were you living when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now reside?
I lived in the town of Kinderhook, when called

into service. Has lived there since the Revolution and still resides there. The fort he resides in is now called Stuyvesant
4 How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute?
I always went as a volunteer ; never went as a substitute
5. State the names of some of the Regular officers, who were with the troops where you served such continental and militia Regiments as you can recollect?
Gen Schuyler, Gen. Gates, and Gen. Arnold
Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it?
I never received any written discharge at all
I am acquainted with William Vosburgh and Joakim Vosburgh, who were with me during a part of my services in the Revolution. Also with Andries Whitbeck, Lucas Hoel, Richard I Hoel and the Hon Martin Van Buren, who will testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution
Statement of time.
First Tour, Entered January, 1775, Discharged Feb. 1775
Second Tour, Entered May 1775, Discharged June, 1775
Third Tour Entered June 1775, Discharged July, 1775
Fourth Tour Entered March 1777, Discharged April 1777
Fifth Tour Entered June 1777 Discharged July 1777
Sixth Tour Entered July 1777 Discharged August 1777
Seventh Tour, Entered, August 1777, Discharged September, 1777
Eighth Tour, Entered October 1777 Discharged January 1778
Ninth Tour, Entered October 1781, Discharged January 1782
Tenth Tour, Entered Sept. January 1782, Discharged March 1782.
Sworn to and Subscribed
the day and year aforesaid
Barnum Wilson. Clerk
Laurence M. Goss

State of New York } Columbia County }
On the 7 th day of September, 1832, appeared before the Justices of the Justices Court of the City of Hudson, William Vorburgh, who being first duly sworn in open Court, doth on his oath depose and say, that he has been acquainted with the applicant more than sixty years; that in the month of October, 1781, while he had command of a company at Fort Plain, the applicant, Lawrence M c Goos was a soldier in said Company, and the deponent further says that he believes that the applicant was a soldier of the Revolution as he sets forth, and fully believes the statements made by said Goos in the foregoing declaration.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Hiram Wilbur, Clerk
William Vorburgh
State of New York } Columbia County }
On this 7 th day of September 1832, appeared before the Justices of the Justices Court of the City of Hudson, Jehorakin Vorburgh, who being first duly sworn in open Court, doth on his oath depose and say, that he has been acquainted with the applicant Lawrence M c Goos, more than sixty years; that in the month of October 1781, while on duty at Fort Plain, under Capt William Vorburgh, he saw the applicant in the daily performance of military duty as a soldier in said company, and the deponent further says that he believes that the applicant was a soldier of the Revolution, as he here sets forth, and fully believes the statements made by said Goos, in the foregoing declaration.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid Hiram Wilbur, Clerk
Jehorakin Vorburgh Mark

And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that William Vosburgh who has signed the preceding certificate, is a resident of the town of Stuyvesant, and that Abraham Vosburgh, also resides in the town of Stuyvesant, and are known to this Court as persons of good standing and fair reputation.
I, Hiram Wilbur, Clerk of the Superior Court of the City of Hudson, hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said court in the matter of the application of Lawrence M. Goss for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of my office, this day of September, 1832.
Hiram Wilbur, Clerk.

Per Mar
10758 INVALID.
File No. 10,758
Lawrence M Goes Rev Boer War
Act: June 7 th 1832
Index:—Vol. A , Page 146
[Arrangement of 1870.]

L. Milford
Presented to the Library of Congress by the author, L. Milford, in 1888. The author has the right of publication of all rights reserved. The copyright of this book is reserved by the author, and no part thereof may be reproduced without the written permission of the author.
Copyright 1888 by L. Milford

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of Lawrence M. Gove  which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? V. *Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? no VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal?

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
XIV. †If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. ‡Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And if not, which of them is not so answered?
 EXPLANATORY NOTES.
‡ QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
“Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days. I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension.”

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the affidavits must be properly authenticated, as above directed.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

State of New York Columbia County
On the 16 th day of November in the Year 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Justices of the Peace hereat in the City of Hudson New Sitney Lawrence Mc. Gowan who being first duly Sworn according to Law Makes the following Amendment to his declaration in order to obtain a pension according to the act of Jan 7 th 1832
1 st
His first Term commenced January 1775 Ended in February 1775
2 nd
Served at least Two weeks 2 nd Term commenced May 1775 ended June 1775 Served at least One Month
1
3 rd Term commenced June 1775 and ended July and was discharged - Term one month
1
4 th Term Went again in the month of August to Schuylkill and other places and serv- ed at least in the months of August September & October Six weeks
6 th
I cannot state all the places I marched as to nor the precise time I served I can not state but do say I served at least one month & half
Term one & a half month
5 th Term commenced March 1777 and ended either in March or April 1777
2 wks
Term Two weeks
1 mo.
6 th Term commenced June 1777 ended July 1777 Term one Month

7 Term commenced July 1777 ended August 1777 Term one month
8 th Term commenced in August & ended in September 1777 Term one month
9 th Term commenced October 1777 ended January 1778 Term at least Three months
10 th Term commenced in Oct 1781 ended January 1782 Term at least Three months
11 th Term commenced in Sept 1782 & ended in October 1782 Term at least Six weeks
And this applicant further says that in view as above stated the full Term Fifteen months - as a private for which he claims a pension
And he further adds that in the years 1778 1779 1780 he was frequently in the service but cannot now state one single place or time in which he served - and consequently has not made the attempt with a view of getting pay for the same but would swear and does truly swear that in those years he served at least Nine Months
Sworn & subscribed to the days first above mentioned
Lawrence M. Goss
John D. Burke Clk

I John D Parkin Clerk of the Justice Court in the City of Hudson do hereby certify that the above contains the original proceedings of said Court in the matter of the appli- cation of Sawyer M. Goss to annul his application for a pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal of Office the day & Year first above mentioned
John D Parkin Clk